Associate of Science in Exercise, Sport & Wellness-Coaching Emphasis
Riverside City College
Key Information
Campus location
Riverside, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 435 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* per unit for international students / total required funding is $23,161
Introduction
This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sports recreation services, and athletic training programs. This includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing, and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Exercise, Sport, and Wellness: Coaching will be awarded upon completing the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
Required Courses (24 units)
- KIN 4 --- Nutrition --- 3
- KIN 10 --- Introduction to Kinesiology --- 3
- KIN 12 --- Sports Psychology --- 3
- KIN 14 --- Athletic and Fitness Organization and Administration --- 3
- KIN 16 --- Introduction to Athletic Training --- 3
- KIN 30 --- First Aid and CPR --- 3
- KIN 35 --- Foundations for Fitness and Wellness --- 3
- Electives --- 3
Elective Courses (3 units)
- KIN-24 --- Sports Officiating, Fall Sports --- 3
- KIN-25 --- Sports Officiating, Spring Sports --- 3
- KIN-26 --- Foundations of Coaching --- 3
- KIN-27 --- Football Theory --- 3
- KIN-28 --- Basketball Theory --- 3
- KIN-29 --- Soccer Theory --- 3
- KIN-33 --- Baseball Theory --- 3
- KIN-34 --- Softball Theory --- 3
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of health-related fitness and wellness, injury prevention and management, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.
- Identify, utilize and apply necessary principles of sport management, event management, emergency management, legal liability, and problem-solving.
- Demonstrate an organized approach to communication while utilizing appropriate behavior skills and recognizing different social attitudes.
- Recognize, describe, utilize and apply the basic principles of coaching theory, including goal setting and solution-oriented practice planning.